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Holidays in Santa Ponsa
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The very popular holiday resort
of Santa Ponsa, along with its better known neighbors
of Palma Nova and Magaluf, are all part of the
municipal district of Calvia on the south west
coast of Majorca approximately 12 miles west of
the capital Palma. Santa Ponsa sits to the west
of the Bay of Palma , just 20 minutes from the
airport. A quieter resort than its neighbors,
the setting is certainly an attractive one
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Sightseeing in Santa Ponsa
It is a simple matter to get out of the resort
to explore the island, and for those without a
car there are various buses to Palma - numbers
100 and 108 are the fastest and leave at frequent
intervals.
Santa Ponsa Beaches
The main beach is reasonably large, and in recent
years has been expanded further with imported
sand to accommodate increasing numbers of visitors
to the resort. It is clean and very well maintained.
In high season it can become quite crowded due
to its popularity with both tourists and locals
alike. If you wish to escape from the crowds,
there is a smaller secondary beach set in its
own sheltered cove only a fifteen minute walk
away which can be reached from the Avinguda Rei
Jaume I. Both beaches have the usual facilities
expected of a modern resort, along with a good
variety of water sports equipment available for
hire. Swimming in the bay is generally quite safe
with no strong currents, and fairly shallow waters,
however, care must always be exerted when the
flag system is in operation.
Shopping in Santa Ponsa
In response to the strong UK and Irish influences
in the town, many supermarkets now stock readily
recognizable UK branded goods, although in many
cases the prices charged may be considerably higher
than those you would expect to pay at home.
Activities in Santa Ponsa
Regular boat trips along the south west coast
operate from both the main beach and marina at
Santa Ponsa, and at around £10 per head
represent excellent value for money. The boats
are all very modern, and have both a small bar
and toilet facilities onboard. On most trips the
captain will usually stop for around half an hour,
to give you the chance to dive or jump off the
back of the boat and cool off in the sea.
Daytime activities in Santa Ponsa focus on the
beaches, and you can take part in all manner of
water sports. There are eight clay tennis courts
at the Tennis Club Santa Ponsa, and a ten-pin
bowling rink, plus a local golf course which is
one of the best on the island.
Culture in Santa Ponsa
The resort justifiably famous for its September
festival. When Jaume I of Aragon and Catalunya
came to the island in 1229 to drive out the Moors,
he landed at Santa Ponsa. This arrival is celebrated
in the festival, which always ends with a mock
battle on the beach between the Christians and
the Moors and is well worth a visit if you are
in the resort in September.
Food in Santa Ponsa
Santa Ponsa has a wide selection of cafes, bars
and restaurants and excellent facilities for visitors
on self catering arrangements. The resort really
come alive in the early evening, but always remains
quieter than the neighboring resorts of Palma
Nova and Magaluf. Santa Ponsa has an abundance
of restaurants, cafes and bistros catering for
families with children, with a great selection
of food on offer.
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